Pendings Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiovascular: Felodipine (side effects # 42, Purpose # 43)
Diabetics: Acarbose (side effects # 40, Purpose # 41)
Gastrointestinal
Genitourinary
Mental health
Neurological
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2
Q
Drug Class: Opioid Agonist
Morphine
Indication: Pain (moderate to severe
A
Action:
Binds to opiate receptors in the CNS and alters perception of pain while producing a general depression of the CNS
Nursing Considerations:
● Common side effect: constipation
● CNS depressant
○ Decreased respiration, decreased heart rate, etc.
○ Monitor respiratory rate
● Antidote = naloxone